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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

321 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 17

The Elections. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 December 1890 · page 3

Sir,—No one will deny that we live in a fast going age. The pace appears to me to be beyond human nature, and with it we find such volumes of…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday. Time Wasted

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 December 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly some time was wasted in useless discussion under motion of adjournment, moved by Mr. Walker, ridiculing the appointment of a Labor Commission…

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West Macquarie Election

National Advocate · Friday 5 December 1890 · page 2

It has been left to others than ourselves to raise the sectarian cry in the present election. Such a cry is contemptible, and shows to what dire resources an…

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Young Bathurst on the West Macquarie Election. to the Editor of the "National Advocate."

National Advocate · Friday 5 December 1890 · page 2

Sir,—Will you please allow me to express my opinion on who should represent West Macquarie. Who can find any faults in Mr. Crick, but being a bit…

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West Macquarie Election Mr. Boyd at Dunkeld. a Successful Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 December 1890 · page 2

Last night a large meeting was held at Mr. Sandry's Dunkeld, when Mr. Boyd explained his views. The chair was occupied by Mr. G. E. Machattie, who…

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The Polling

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

As we write, the poll is being taken at the several booths, and at 4, o'clock this afternoon the contest will have been decided. The supporters of each candidate…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Saturday. Irrigation Bill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last night a preliminary motion was passed with regard to the Irrigation Bill…

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Lovers of Fair Dealing, Vote for Crick. the Broken Hill Water Supply Bill. Mr. Paul Expects Mr. Crick Back in Parliament. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

The Broken Hill Water Supply Bill came from the Council on Thursday night with amendments. Mr. Paul objected to it, and wished its…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Crick's Final Shot. He Speaks Temperately. a Disappointed Crowd. an Alleged Attempt to Poison Him

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

It having been announced that Mr. Crick was to address a meeting at Mrs. Robert's hotel, Vale Road, last night, when he would "finally deal with the…

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New Zealand Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 December 1890 · page 3

The elections in New Zealand have resulted in a return of 29 Government supporters; 39 oppositionists and 10 independent…

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The West Macquarie Election. Polling Day. West Macquarie Slaps Parkes in the Face. and Returns Crick. with a Majority of 106. a Big Poll. Mr. Boyd Takes His Defeat Manfully. But His Followers Desert Him. Crick As Cool As a Cucumber. Amonster Procession From Perth to Bathurst. the Streets Lined with People. a Popular Victory. Mr. Crick Bows His Acknowledgements. He Is to Speak To-night. and to Have a Hearty Send-off Afterwards

National Advocate · Monday 8 December 1890 · page 2

Saturday was a red letter day in the West Macquaric electorate, the occasion being the poll for the election of a member to serve that…

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Election Notes

National Advocate · Monday 8 December 1890 · page 2

Could any other result have been expected? Only by those who are too young to have any experience of human nature, or those whose judgment partizan…

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West Macquarie Election. Return of Mr. Crick

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 December 1890 · page 2

When the poll closed at Bathurst on Saturday a large crowd had assembled in front of the Court House, and these anxiously awaited the announcement of…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 December 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly the Vine Diseases Bill was passed for the third reading. The discussion of the estimates of the Lands Department occupied the whole…

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Mr. Crick's Re-entry to Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 December 1890 · page 3

It is rumored that some opposition will be offered to Mr. Crick taking his seat in the Assembly…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Crick's Parting Shot. Dressing Down His Opponents. His Future Course in Parliament. an Effigy Burnt

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 December 1890 · page 2

Last evening one of the largest crowds that ever assembled in Bathurst was addressed by Mr. W. P. Crick, the successful candidate for West Macquarie…

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The West Macquarie Election. Official Declaration of the Poll. Mr. Crick's Reply. Grateful, Independent, and Caustic. Mr. Boyd's Reply. "Defeated But Not Disgraced." He Will Come Again. Cheeks for the Returning Officer, Who Replies to the Hon. E. Webb. in a Trenchant Speech. He Is Cheered to the Echo. Ringing Cheers for Crick and Boyd

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1890 · page 2

The official declaration of the polling for the West Macquarie election took place on the hustings at Perth yesterday. At noon the Returning Officer (Mr. A…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Wednesday. Mr. Crick's Re-entry

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 December 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last night Mr. Crick was sworn and took his seat on the lowest end of the Opposition cross-benches. There was no demonstration whatever…

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W. P. CRICK M.L.A. Resumes His Seat Crowd in Macquarie Street. Excitement at Parliament House. Ringing Cheers. Mr. ClUCK Plays a "Lone Hand." Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1890 · page 2

There was an unusual crowd in Macquarie- street this afternoon, particularly in the immediate precincts of the Parliament House. The cause of the…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 December 1890 · page 2

The Assembly passed the third reading of the Mulgoa Irrigation Bill. The whole of the estimates of the Departments of Justice and Education were…

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